Alabama's Foster still a champion

To those who believe that their undying loyalty to their favorite team gives them the right to openly criticize and even threaten the one whom they believe is the reason for a loss:

Yes, Cade Foster of Alabama missed three field goals against Auburn in the Iron Bowl. But those of us who understand that to err is human are well aware that Cade Foster gave his all to make those kicks. We understand that he has worked a lifetime to perform at a high level and in this case, it didn't happen, but not for lack of effort.

Every athlete completes to win, and when they don't, those who sit in the stands - many who are frustrated athletes themselves - feel it is their right to criticize. You don't have that right! If you are or were an athlete, you know how hard it is to be successful 100 percent of the time.

Cade Foster knows what he did wrong, but you know what, he also has two national championship rings that prove that at his best he can help win championships, which I submit are more important than winning an Iron Bowl.

- Robert Akers

Cantonment

Money corrupts

Are you upset or downright angry about the influence of money on politics and our representative democracy?

You're not alone. A USA Today/Gallup Poll (July 19-22, 2012) reported "87 percent of Americans are deeply troubled by the corrupting influence that money has over our political process. It's past time to do something about it."

Many are skeptical about politicians and their corruption by money and corporate lobbyists. Many are unregistered, unwilling to vote for a corrupted system. Certain voices are heard more than others.

The U.S. Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (U.S., Jan. 21, 2010) stated corporations have the free speech rights of people, and money is free speech. Many of us were already concerned about money and corporate influence on decisions by politicians - the court further diminished the voices of "we the people."

What to do? Learn about Move to Amend's constitutional amendment that establishes corporations are not people - money is not speech. Information can be found at movetoamend.org.

- Frank A. Sansone

Pensacola

Lords-a-leaping

As a working musician, I find it disturbing that dancers ('12 Days of Christmas' items top $114K, Dec. 2) are paid that much more than musicians. Talk about inequality!